Industry Press

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GTE Financial Opens Members Submissions For Tenth Annual Make Hope Real Initiative, Gifting Holiday Wishlists To 5 Families By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

As a not-for-profit credit union, GTE Financial is dedicated to prioritizing people over profits by giving back to the Tampa Bay community and its members throughout the year. For the tenth consecutive year, the credit union is accepting member story submissions for its Make Hope Real initiative, an internal philanthropic effort to help families in

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union November 9, 2023

Callahan To Break Down Credit Union Industry’s Latest Performance Trend By Callahan & Associates, Inc.

Callahan & Associates, a leading provider of insights and solutions for the credit union industry, invites industry professionals to join us for the highly anticipated Trendwatch 3Q23 webinar on Tuesday, November 14, at 2:00 PM ET. This virtual event offers valuable insights into credit union performance trends based on the industry’s latest quarterly performance data.

Callahan & Associates, Inc. November 8, 2023

Kim Withers to Retire, Meridian Trust Names Bryan Thomas Next CEO By Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union

Kim Withers, Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union’s longtime President and CEO, has announced her retirement effective January 12th, 2024. Kim has been with Meridian Trust for 32 years, and under her leadership, Meridian Trust has grown from $95 million in assets to over $667 million in assets today, along with 12 strategically located branches serving

Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union November 8, 2023

Advia Credit Union Welcomes Bill Clancy as VP of Consumer Lending; Celebrates Other New Hire and Several Internal Promotions By Advia Credit Union

Advia Credit Union is honored to welcome Bill Clancy as its new Vice President of Consumer Lending. Additionally, the credit union is pleased to announce other exciting new hires as well as various internal promotions, reflecting its commitment to fostering growth and recognizing achievements.

Advia Credit Union November 8, 2023

Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union Appoints Teri Krakowka as President/CEO By Humanidei

Anaconda, MT, November 08, 2023. The Board of Directors of Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the selection of Teri Krakowka as the credit union’s next President/Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Krakowka will succeed Tom Dedman who is retiring from Southwest Montana Community Federal Credit Union after 12 years of dedicated service.

Humanidei November 8, 2023

UMassFive Recognized for Outstanding Performance in Investment Services By UMassFive College Federal Credit Union

UMassFive and their team of CUSO Financial Services (CFS)* Financial Advisors have been recognized with the Gold Keystone Award in the medium-sized financial institution category for 2022.

UMassFive College Federal Credit Union November 8, 2023

Eltropy Announces Integration with Portico from Fiserv for Enhanced Credit Union Member Engagement By Eltropy

Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced its integration with Portico® from Fiserv, a full-service account processing platform. This integration empowers credit unions utilizing Portico to harness Eltropy’s cutting-edge technology, including advanced Text, Video, Secure Chat, co-browsing, screen sharing, and chatbot technology, all consolidated within a single platform.

Eltropy November 8, 2023

myCUmortgage Adds Four New Partner Credit Unions in Q3 By Wright-Patt Credit Union

New partners take advantage of myCUmortgage’s products and services to help them become great mortgage lenders

Wright-Patt Credit Union November 8, 2023

CU Alliance Welcomes New Owner and Investor: IHMVCU By FOCUSONE

Houston, TX. November 7, 2023. CU Alliance®, a versatile Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) offering a range of services, is delighted to announce IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union (IHMVCU) as the newest owner and investor to join our thriving family. Hailing from the heart of Illinois, IHMVCU is the premier credit union in the Quad

FOCUSONE November 7, 2023

OCCU Foundation Golf Classic supports hungry local families By Oregon Community Credit Union

OCCU Foundation’s second annual Golf Classic raised more than $200,000. Proceeds will go directly to local food security programs for children and families in need through the OCCU Foundation Feeding Families Fund.

Oregon Community Credit Union November 7, 2023

Ecority Poised to Help Credit Unions Become Nationwide Leaders in Green Lending with $14B+ Grant Application By Ecority

Ecority, a nonprofit that has built a national coalition of credit unions and state-chartered green banks, applied to the $27B EPA-administered Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The coalition is poised to catalyze the U.S. credit union sector to rapidly deploy clean energy projects at an unprecedented scale nationwide, with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Ecority November 7, 2023

Maine Solutions Federal Credit Union Renews with Synergent to Host Jack Henry’s Symitar Core Processing Solution By Synergent

Synergent® is pleased to announce that Maine Solutions has signed a new ten-year agreement with Synergent for hosted Jack Henry™ Symitar® core processing. In addition to Jack Henry’s solutions, Maine Solutions FCU signed a five-year agreement for Synergent’s Integrated Debit Card Services offered through its partnership with Fiserv, check processing, statement processing, and mobile deposit

Synergent November 7, 2023

UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION AND PENNSYLVANIA-BASED GOLD CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCE PLANS TO UNITE IN SPRING 2024 By United Federal Credit Union

St. Joseph, Michigan-based United Federal Credit Union (United) and Allentown, Pennsylvania-based GOLD Credit Union (GOLD) announced today their plans to unite through a merger.

United Federal Credit Union November 7, 2023

Advia Credit Union Helps Celebrate Gage Marine’s 150th Anniversary with Donations to Various Community Organizations By Advia Credit Union

In celebration of Gage Marine’s 150th Anniversary, Advia Credit Union is delighted to announce a donation of $500 to each of the 15 organizations that Gage Marine also supported in 2023 as part of their milestone celebration.

Advia Credit Union November 7, 2023

Sharetec Announces New Addition to Executive Leadership Team with First-Ever Chief Customer Officer By Sharetec Systems, Inc.

Sharetec, known for its bold strategies and powerful core technology, has made yet another bold move with the addition of its first-ever Chief Customer Officer, Laura Szymanski. With nearly a decade of experience leading customer and operational projects at United Airlines and an MBA from the University of Chicago, Sharetec is confident that Laura’s contributions

Sharetec Systems, Inc. November 6, 2023

Ashish Garg, CEO of Eltropy Wins BAI Global Innovation 2023 Rising Star Award By Eltropy

Ashish Garg, Co-founder and CEO of Eltropy, the leading digital conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), has been recognized for his contributions to financial services by the BAI (Bank Administration Institute) with the BAI Global Innovation 2023 Rising Star Award.

Eltropy November 6, 2023

SECU’s Annual Statewide Toy Drive is Now Underway By State Employees’ Credit Union

State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) is excited to announce that its second annual statewide Toy Drive is officially underway. All 275 branches throughout the state will again serve as drop-off sites for the drive to help spread joy and the excitement of the season to local children and families.

State Employees’ Credit Union November 6, 2023

BECU Welcomes Jason Rudman as Chief Member and Digital Experience Officer By BECU

BECU, the country’s fourth-largest credit union, today announced it has appointed Jason Rudman as executive vice president and chief member and digital experience officer.

BECU November 6, 2023

Stephanie Schmidt Achieves Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM) Certification from BenchmarkPortal By Corporate Central Credit Union

Corporate Central is thrilled to announce that Stephanie, Schmidt, AAP, CCUE, CUDE, CWCUL, CCCM, Assistant Vice President Member Services, has earned the prestigious Certified Contact Center Manager (CCCM) certification from BenchmarkPortal.

Corporate Central Credit Union November 3, 2023

Staff at TruPartner Receive Life-Saving Certifications By TruPartner Credit Union

TruPartner Credit Union announced today that 75% of its staff are now First Aid/CPR/AED certified. The City of Cincinnati watched the medical efforts that saved Damar Hamlin during last year’s Bills/Bengals game in its own backyard. The national spotlight that resulted showed that emergencies can happen anywhere and to anyone.

TruPartner Credit Union November 3, 2023

Unitus Community Credit Union Ranked Fourth Most Philanthropic Corporation By Unitus Community Credit Union

Unitus Community Credit Union has been named the fourth most philanthropic large corporation in the Portland Metro Area by the Portland Business Journal. In its annual ranking, PBJ recognized Unitus for its commitment to the communities it serves. This marks the 13th consecutive year Unitus has been ranked as a top ten large corporate philanthropist.

Unitus Community Credit Union November 3, 2023

CUES Announces Enhancements to its CUES eVote Online Election Platform By CUES

CUES is pleased to announce enhancements have been added to its online election platform, CUES eVote, offering an even more robust and accessible voting experience for credit unions.

CUES November 3, 2023

Indiana Members Credit Union Contributes $1,692 to Lawrence North High School By Indiana Members Credit Union

Indiana Members Credit Union presented a check for $1,692 to Lawrence North High School as part of an ongoing school spirit debit card program.

Indiana Members Credit Union November 3, 2023

Baker Market Update – Week in Review: November 03, 2023 By The Baker Group, LP

Released every Friday, BMU is a brief and informative newsletter that provides financial institutions a review of the week’s economic developments.

The Baker Group, LP November 3, 2023

GTE Financial Supports American Heart Association Tampa Bay Heart Walk For Ninth Year, Raised Over $222,500 Since 2015 By GTE Financial Federal Credit Union

Local not-for-profit credit union GTE Financial will participate in the American Heart Association’s 2023 Tampa Bay Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. For the past nine years, GTE has been supporting the organization as a local sponsor, and this year, it will sponsor a photo booth for participants of the walk. The event takes place

GTE Financial Federal Credit Union November 2, 2023

Empowering Dreams: The Journey of the Dream Educational Foundation By FOCUSONE

The Dream Educational Foundation (DEF) was founded with a clear and impactful mission: to empower high school students and dedicated credit union professionals to pursue higher education in accounting and finance. Thanks to unwavering support from our parent organization, CU Alliance, LLC (CUA), DEF has made its vision a reality. As we delve into this

FOCUSONE November 2, 2023

SafeAmerica Credit Union Announces New Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash By SafeAmerica Credit Union

SafeAmerica Credit Union announces their new Regional Branch Manager, Antione Nash.

SafeAmerica Credit Union November 2, 2023

CU Student Choice Announces Kathy Duvall as New Board Chairperson By CU Student Choice

CU Student Choice, the leading provider of higher education financing solutions to America’s credit unions, announced that Kathy Duvall, President and CEO of SF Fire Credit Union, has been elected to the role of Chairperson by the organization’s Board of Directors.

CU Student Choice November 2, 2023

United Federal Credit Union Employee Campaign Raises More Than $39,000 to Benefit the United Way By United Federal Credit Union

United Federal Credit Union’s (United) annual United Way employee fundraising campaign raised $19,740 in individual pledges. The credit union added to that total with a dollar-for-dollar match bringing the total United Way donation to $39,480.

United Federal Credit Union November 1, 2023

TopLine Financial Credit Union Hosted Bike Drive To Benefit Youth Apprenticeship Program By TopLine Financial Credit Union

TopLine Financial Credit Union hosted a bike donation drive with all donations benefiting Keystone Community Services’ Youth Social Enterprise Program, Express Bike Shop. TopLine members, employees and community members dropped off their bikes and bike parts to help local youth. As the drive wrapped up, TopLine collected a total of 186 bikes. The bicycle donations

TopLine Financial Credit Union November 1, 2023